Bontrager vs Maxxis

[Boyee]

I am trying to decide between the Bontrager Revolt Super X and the Maxxis Larsen TT's. I have been riding the TT's for years now and have had no problems but am considering the Bontragers as they are quite a lot lighter. Can anyone tell me their experiences with Bontrager?

[casspir]

Boyee,

I have been using Revolt Super X's for about two years now. 

I don't feel a weight difference but what I do experience is very good tyre wear.  I have no reason to change to another type of tyre. 

They have been used in quite a spectrum of terrain, from tar to gravel to off-track. 

I recently had two punctures that Stans had some trouble sealing.  After inserting snotties, they sealed perfectly. 

Regards,

casspir

[RodTi]

Boyee' date='

I have been using Revolt Super X's for about two years now. 

I don't feel a weight difference but what I do experience is very good tyre wear.  I have no reason to change to another type of tyre. 

They have been used in quite a spectrum of terrain, from tar to gravel to off-track. 

I recently had two punctures that Stans had some trouble sealing.  After inserting snotties, they sealed perfectly. 

Regards,

casspir

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Casspir - the "snotties" you mention, are those plug thingy's that you can buy seperate for tubeless tyres - yes?

 

If so - was curious about how you actually insert them?

As in - do you simply shove them from the outside in - and then bomb the tyre, and hey presto? Or do you need to take the tyre off the rim, and insert them from the 'inside out' - re-seat the tyre, and then bomb?

 

Hope you follow what I'm asking...

 

Thanks!

[casspir]

RodTi,

See http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7971

That is the product I use.  The kit includes a tool that is used to insert the plug (snottie) from the outside through the puncture hole.  You don't remove the wheel. 

 

Steps:

Identify puncture

Mark puncture

Use provided round file to roughen hole.

Insert snottie into "snottie - tool"

Coat snottie with glue

Insert glued-up "snottie-tool" in hole.  (Do it slowly as not to push it right through). 

Remove tool.  (The snottie remains in the tyre as the tool is designed as such.)

Cut of external excess of snottie with provided knife. 

Re-inflate tyre

Pack away repair kit.

Ride.

QED

 

Just read the instructions.

 

Kinnie

 

 

 

casspir2007-12-11 07:14:10

[mountain_lion]

Yes, as Casspir said, not difficult and similar to plugging tubeless car tyres.

 

Which reminds me, I need to get some more "snotties"; only got one left.

 

Can't remember seeing any at the LBS. Hope you don't have to buy the whole kit again...